Crooked Billet

I came here out of nostalgia wanting to see how the place had changed following the new decor outside. Let me just say it did not disappoint, things have only gotten better and better. The outside garden space is a lot bigger since the carpark was repurposed. Great atmosphere inside and in the garden area. There are heated lamps and USB charging points for your phones, which was fantastic. The children's play area is spacious and right at the end of the garden, and there are lots of plants to shield you from noticing outside traffic noise. I love what the owner has done with the place.

I have requested by a fire (was not sure they had ) and they have offered us a table by the fire. The services are great . Candles litted throughout and cozy feel. Food waa good enough.

We booked for a table of 8 on Friday evening for a relative’s birthday. We had a lovely time together, the food was lovely, the staff were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

I think it’s a great idea to have a three courses at that price. I was really excited but here some thoughts: a salad must come with a dressing, otherwise it’s just dry and boring. The mussels were good but the slices of bread was so small with no drizzle of olive oil or butter on the side, it looked sad and not really interesting. The sticky pudding was ok. Overall, the food really lacked of presentation / creativity even without going all fancy and the dishes looked sad and tasted a bit bland. Good idea of menu but more effort should be put into it to make it worth ordering. Service was super lovely.

Lovely beer garden! They have a big but well organised space outside for many people and it all run smoothly. You won’t be waiting long for your order. Great and very professional staff. The food is delicious ! Chips and padron peppers came in huge portions which was unexpected but welcomed :) They have TVs across the whole space. So if you are a football fan that is a great place to be! And don’t miss out on Pub quizzes every Monday😊

It was a good roast, although promised more veg than were actually included, and a nice pub - but a bit on the cold side. iT COULD HAVE DONE WITH A ROARING FIRE, OR JUST THE HEATING TURNING UP A LITTLE, BUT A NICE PLACE.

Great selection of beers, ciders ect, staff are helpful and knowlegable about their stock. Food was better than expected. Great decor and plenty of room and comfy. Beer garden is heated and large, split up to add an outside ambiance. They cater for adults and young families, nice pub with food. I hope to rekindle another great local.

This was my first Sunday roast experience and Carmen made it feel like home from the jump. She was extra attentive to our young ones and all the food was delicious. Thank you!

I first went to this charming, shabby genteel pub in Clapton about four years ago and was charmed by the friendly staff and the marvelous beer garden. I understand it has been taken over by the Youngs group and wondered had it lost it's shine. Not a bit of it! Prices may have increased but the atmosphere is as welcoming as ever. A wonderful place to relax with a frosty pale ale on a warm summer's eve.

After changing ownership in May 2013, I can't deny this pub has had a massive improvement with its pleasant outdoor area, and revamped interior, I have enjoyed going as an alternative to the Clapton Heart, for its range of mostly locally brewed top quality cask ale and similar atmosphere. The staff is always friendly too. Now where the stars dropped: I ate at the Crooked Billet three times, the first two were OK - but don't expect to be wowed if you're a foodie. And the third time will probably be my last. I ordered a burger, asked the meat to be cooked through. I was looking forward to eat as I was pregnant and it was the first meat dish I had fancied eating that week. After feeling very sick I was taken to the emergencies and my urine samples later showed that there was a meat bacteria in my intestines. I wouldn't blame Crooked Billet if I wasn't sure - but it was the only meat I had that week and I had the results of the urine sample. This is a constructive criticism to help Crooked Billet improve. The new Crooked Billet launched in 2013 and perhaps it's time to update your Food And Hygiene Safety Check.

There's a nice ambiance to this place, particularly if the garden out back is open. There were five golden beers on offer which suited me. Big fan of Redemption Brewery so enjoyed a Rock the Kazbek. Whoever is in charge of the beer knows a thing or two I reckon. Not so much the staff (i heard one recommend Dark Star Hophead as a dark beeras it had the word dark in it i guess) although i approve very much of how many people they said serving. It was a lively evening but they were staffed sufficiently to assure rapid beverage replenishment! Chilled music contributed to the vibe too!

Simple but well made pub grub. Yay! The flat iron steak was cooked medium rare. I love that the chef sliced it up on an angle to show off its red in the middle loveliness. Chips were from frozen and could have been crisper but still pretty good. Green salad was a nice touch. We shared the sticky toffee pudding. Yum yum yum for the toffee sauce!

Great beer garden with plenty of seating, capturing the sun and some shade for those who rather not roast. I did pre check the menu before arriving as I am trying my hardest to be vegan. They had butternut squash, sage pasta on the online menu, but not the one in the pub. I asked a barman, if the chef could possibly make me something vegan, answer, Why don't you have the halloumi burger without the bun? I replied, I wasn't gluten free, just vegan. Again I was told to just have the halloumi on its own, as the person believed it was so different from "normal" cheese, that it couldn't be made from dairy. What on earth do people think its made from? Most of the staff there were really friendly and able, so guess it was an abnomaly.

Massive improvement on a dodgy dive. Bit surprised when asked how I wanted my burger cooked, i thought that was now against the law. Having said that it was very nice. I thought the barman was a bit scary to be honest.

Went on a Sunday night, was just the right amount of busy. Good ambience, fun. Food was good but better for meat eaters. I had nut roast and vegan friend had to just have plate of veggie sides BUT the lovely waiter said he couldn't possibly charge her for it :) I would definitely go again.

After changing ownership in May 2013, this pub has turned it's shabby back garden and car park into a very pleasant outdoor area, smartened up its interior, and now serves a range of mostly locally brewed top quality cask ale (with a keg of the fantastic Pale Fire from the Pressure Drop brewery too) alongside some good bottled craft beer as well as some of the usual lagers, Guinness, wines and spirits. The food is pretty good too. They have a way to go to get as good as the Clapton Hart five minutes walk down the road. But they're doing a great job. And unlike the Clapton Hart they are open from lunch time on week days (which is good for those of us who work from home or don't work regular 9-5 hours).

The crooked billet is a trendy gastro pub with a large beer garden and ping pong. I'm a total fan of the "bird flipper" American BBQ style food available during the summer months, but the Sunday roasts are a bit disappointing (overlooked meat, not quite crispy enough roasties and overpoweringly vinegary red cabbage). Overall, a nice spot for a pint and a snack, but head to the clapton heart for a half decent roast dinner.

Really nice pub and great atmosphere. Beer garden with ping pong table is great on a sunny day but unfortunately the dart board has disappeared. Sunday roasts are nice with meat from the Ginger Pig. The cabbage is a bit overly vinegary for my liking though and doesn't seem to go with the rest of the dish. Staff are a bit slow. If you aren't in a rush though it's a good spot for Sunday lunch.

Really nice place - a little bit expensive but no more than the other Clapton pubs. Friendly bar staff - food is really great.